MIL-HDBK-245 Preparation Of Statement Of Work SowThis handbook applies to the preparation of Statements of Work SOWs for projects and programs that have deliverables and /or services performed. It is written to implement the acquisition policies established in DODD 5000.1. It covers the preparation of SOWs which correlate to the acquisition such as DoDI 5000.2. This handbook is for SOWs in DoD solicitations and contracts and covers work requirements , in conjunction with applicable performance/design requirements contained in specifications, but also data deliverables contained in Contract Data Requirements Lists CDRLs. The Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements DFARS discuss the essentiality of the SOW for sound contracting. Ab offeror submits a proposal based on his perception of the Governments needs as defined in the RFP.

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2   APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1  General.  The documents listed below are not necessarily all of the documents referenced herein, but are the ones that are needed in order to fully understand the information provided by this handbook.

2.2  Government documents.

2.2.1  Specifications, standards, and handbooks.  The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein.  Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the latest issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto.

STANDARDS

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MIL-STD-881                    Work Breakdown Structures for Defense Material

Items

MIL-STD-961                    Department of Defense Standard Practice for

Defense Specifications

HANDBOOKS

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MIL-HDBK-248                Acquisition Streamlining

2.3  Other Government Documents, Drawings and Publications.  The following Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this handbook to the extent specified herein:

REGULATION

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION

FAR 52.215-33                    Order of Precedence

DEFENSE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENTS

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